School Highlights
Mercer County Technical Education Center serves 126 students (65% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 25%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mercer County Technical Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
Mercer County Technical Education Center
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
49 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
11
Student Body
The student population of Mercer County Technical Education Center has grown by 18% over five years.
The Mercer County Technical Education Center diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 90% over five years.
Total Enrollment
126 students
860 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
82 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
44 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
126 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
82 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
44 students
476 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
45%
75%
% Hawaiian
39%
4%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8571%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$25,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercer County Technical Education Center's ranking?
Mercer County Technical Education Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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